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Netflix, FIFA sign deal to air Women’s World Cup

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Netflix, FIFA sign deal to air Women’s World Cup Netflix and FIFA have agreed a deal for the streaming giant to have exclusive United States broadcasting rights to the next two FIFA Women’s World Cup tournaments, global football’s governing body confirmed on Friday.

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Netflix will stream the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031

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Netflix will stream the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031 Photo By Joaquin Corchero/Europa Press via Getty ImagesNetflix’s push into live sports has snagged another major event. Today the streamer announced that it has acquired US streaming rights for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in both 2027 and 2031. FIFA is calling the deal “a landmark announcement for women’s football.” The 2027 edition of the tourna…

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Amorim: No regrets on Rashford in Utd Cup exit

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Amorim: No regrets on Rashford in Utd Cup exit Ruben Amorim insisted he was right to drop Marcus Rashford from the Manchester United squad despite going out of the Carabao Cup at the quarterfinal stage following a 4-3 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.

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USWNT World Cup winner Sauerbrunn to retire

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USWNT World Cup winner Sauerbrunn to retire Two-time World Cup winning defender Becky Sauerbrunn, a mainstay with the United States women’s national team for over 15 years, as well as in the NWSL, announced her retirement from professional soccer on Tuesday.

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Leagues Cup scraps summer MLS, Liga MX break

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Leagues Cup scraps summer MLS, Liga MX break Liga MX president Mikel Arriola said on Sunday that the Leagues Cup will adopt a new format in 2025, eliminating the month-long pause for the competition and opting instead for mid-week matches.

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Intercontinental Cup: Pachuca set up Madrid clash

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Intercontinental Cup: Pachuca set up Madrid clash Mexican side Pachuca won the FIFA Challenger Cup match on penalties in Qatar on Saturday by edging Egyptian side Al Ahly 6-5 after a dour goalless draw.

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Slow-starting Bucks: Cup run shows our progress

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Slow-starting Bucks: Cup run shows our progress Giannis Antetokounmpo said the Bucks’ slow start created an urgency that has carried over to their recent play, including their run to the NBA Cup semifinals. They take on Atlanta in the semifinals Saturday.

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Hawks top Knicks, keep surprise Cup run going

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Hawks top Knicks, keep surprise Cup run going After knocking off the Celtics and Cavs in group play, the Hawks rallied past the Knicks on the road to advance to the NBA Cup semifinals.

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Saudis get ’34 World Cup; 6 nations to host ’30

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Saudis get ’34 World Cup; 6 nations to host ’30 The 2034 World Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia and the 2030 World Cup will be held across Morocco, Portugal and Spain with three one-off matches in three South American countries.

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OKC rides stifling D, SGA’s 39 into Cup semifinals

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OKC rides stifling D, SGA’s 39 into Cup semifinals Despite his 39 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said it was the Thunder’s defense, which held Mavs stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving to a combined 33 points, that carried the team to a 118-104 win.

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Surging Bucks set eyes on Cup in return to Vegas

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Surging Bucks set eyes on Cup in return to Vegas Giannis Antetokounmpo says the Bucks, who lost in the in-season tournament semifinals last season, have “unfinished business” as they head to Las Vegas.

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